Table 4.

Measured glycemic index and glycemic load of the novel rice-based medical food for diabetes mellitus (MFDM) powder formula.

Measured parameters	Medical food for diabetes mellitus (MFDM) powder
Glycemic index (mean ± SEM)	39 ± 6
Glycemic index category**	Low
Glycemic load* (mean ± SEM)	11 ± 2
Glycemic load category***	Medium

*Calculated based on available carbohydrates per serving; MFDM contained 28.82 g of carbohydrates per serving (55g).

**Glycemic index is considered low if ≤ 55, medium if >55 and ≤70, and high if >70.

***Glycemic load is considered low if ≤ 10, medium if 11-19, and high if ≥20.